Ulster Scots- In the Community Grant Aid

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Ulster Scots in the Community grant aid is available to groups to deliver projects that promote, enhance, and encourage greater understanding of Ulster Scots heritage, language, and culture in the district.

Applicants should demonstrate that their project focuses on ONE or more of the following objectives:

  • To raise the profile of Ulster Scots in the district.
  • To reach out to engage people whose primary identity is not Ulster Scots.
  • To provide opportunities for groups to extend their knowledge and understanding of Ulster Scots heritage, language and culture.

Project activity may include one or more of the following:

  • Language
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Literature
  • Drama
  • Heritage -Workshops/Presentations/Study Visits/Tours

Ulster Scots Small Grants programme 2025-26 application process has complete. 17 applications submitted, assessed and Letters of Offer issued to 15 successful applications, which are currently being delivered across the district. 2025-26 successful candidates are:

Market House Culture Group
Mountfield Ulster Scots Association
Omagh County PS PTFA
Florencecourt ‘Old Gate’ Flute Band
Loughkillygreen Hall Association
Cornafanog LOL 1333
Kesh and District Sports and Cultural Association
Irvine Memorial Pipe Band
Derry & Raphoe Action Limited
Our Music N.I.
South East Fermanagh Foundation
Brookeborough District No 3
Loughkillygreen Accordion Band
Feaugh Pipe Band
Newtownbutler PS Parent Support Group
US Guidance Notes